Overview
A poignant exploration of companionship in the twilight years of life.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- intimate
- tender
- quiet evening
- reflective weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a simple, sturdy literary romance elevated by the quiet strength and chemistry of Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Addie Moore and Louis Waters form a relationship after widowhood, making aging and renewed connection the central romantic premise.
The residents of Holt react to Addie and Louis's unconventional arrangement, turning local opinion into a recurring social obstacle.
The film focuses on modest homes, quiet conversations, and the expressive chemistry of its veteran leads.
Addie's wish to make the most of the time she has gives the romance an explicit awareness of aging and limited time.
Films like Our Souls at Night, and why
The Leisure Seeker
quiet late-life romance, veteran lead performances, and intimate small-town drama
Hope Springs
mature romance shaped by grief, solitude, and understated emotional connection
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
literary relationship drama about older adults finding companionship against social expectations
Away from Her
restrained romance and poignant reflection on aging, memory, and second chances
Movie Details
- Director
- Ritesh Batra
- Release Date
- 2017-09-29
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (480)
Cast
- Robert Redford
- Jane Fonda
- Matthias Schoenaerts
- Iain Armitage
- Judy Greer
- Phyllis Somerville
- Bruce Dern
- John C. Ashton
- Randy Moore
- Audrey Walters
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Our Souls at Night about?
- Two widowed neighbors in a Colorado town risk gossip and family disapproval to discover companionship late in life.
- What is Our Souls at Night like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Our Souls at Night as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Our Souls at Night violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Our Souls at Night.
- What did critics think of Our Souls at Night?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a simple, sturdy literary romance elevated by the quiet strength and chemistry of Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
- Which films are like Our Souls at Night?
- Films with a similar feel include The Leisure Seeker, Hope Springs, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Away from Her.
- How long is Our Souls at Night?
- Our Souls at Night runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Our Souls at Night?
- In United States, Our Souls at Night streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
